India Auto Wholesales Roar 27.9% In April; PV Hits Record 4.37 Lakh On UV Boom

FY27 opens in top gear: SIAM data shows total wholesales at 23.17 lakh units (+27.9%), PVs at a record 4.37 lakh (+25.4%) led by utility vehicles at 2.44 lakh (+21.5%). Two-wheelers jumped 28.4% to 18.73 lakh, three-wheelers hit an April record, and exports raced 38% higher to 6.28 lakh.

— FiledThu, 14 May, 2026, 12:04 IST·First seen Thu, 14 May, 2026, 13:16 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

SIAM · India auto industry opened FY27 with April wholesales up 27.9% to 23.17 lakh units. PV sales hit record 4.37 lakh (+25.4%), led by utility vehicles.

Key facts

  • PV sales 4.37 lakh units +25.4%
  • UV sales 2.44 lakh +21.5%
  • Total wholesales 23.17 lakh +27.9%
  • Exports 6.28 lakh +38%
  • Two-wheeler sales 18.73 lakh +28.4%
  • Three-wheeler sales 65,668 +32.8%
  • PV exports 67,308 +13.3%

Why this matters

The breadth of the rebound—PV records, three-wheeler April highs, and 38% export growth—opens a window to scout component, EV, and export-oriented bolt-ons while sellers still anchor on pre-surge multiples.